Embedded Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
We have an outstanding Contract to hire position for a Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Camden, NJ (Near Philadelphia )surrounding area. Pay Rate: $65 - $90/hr (may be flexible)
** US Citizenship is required.*
* ** Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance
** We are seeking a Software Engineer. Responsibilities include the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. The selected candidate will be working as a key team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.

Pay: 80-90/hr Essential Functions Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers
Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results
Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily C/C++ and Python), implementing software for embedded real time operating systems
Requirements U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware
Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Additional Skills Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or Magic Draw/Cameo
Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real time embedded systems

Experience with Modern C++ techniques

Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography

Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178